Mom To Mom – Gratitude Pumpkin
November is the month to celebrate Thanksgiving and family traditions. Here’s a way to show what you’re thankful for that the whole family can take part in.
Central Football Enjoys Tremendous Turnaround
Harrison TN-(WDEF-TV) After winning only one game on the field in each of the last two seasons. Central went 6-2 this year, earning a share of the region title and a playoff berth. To build a winner, Central coach Curt Jones knew he needed to beef up his offensive line. Said Jones:”This year we took some kids that had been…
Mocs Defense Staying Stingy and Ready to “Go Get the Money”
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) The Mocs defense has been staying stingy in recent weeks. They’ve allowed only one touchdown in their last two games. Furman had only 151 yards of total offense last week. Mocs have been on a mission since giving up 37 points in a SoCon loss to VMI. Said head coach Rusty Wright:”They were upset how they finished that performance…
Mocs RB Tyrell Price: “Testament to What’s Good About College Football”
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) Mocs running back Alym Ford has been a monster for UTC this year. Throw in veteran Tyrell Price, and now the Mocs have a two-headed monster in the backfield. Price has become a dynamic play-maker, who can also get those gritty, gridiron yards. Said head coach Rusty Wright:”He’s a testament to what’s good about college football.” Hard to find…
Hamilton County Commission Votes In New Map Adding Two More Districts
HAMILTON COUNTY (WDEF) – “In the words of Mick Jagger, you can’t always get what you want,” says Hamilton County Commissioner Greg Martin who is one of six Republican commissioners who voted for – and won – the resolution to send the new district map to Nashville for official approval. The three Democrat commissioners voted against it. “You know, I’m…
Open Call for artists to apply for EPB 10th street Mural Project
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) – EPB and partners invite local artists to submit bids for the second side of our EPB community mural project along 10th Street. The central theme for this year’s mural is “Voices of MLK” to highlight the history, heritage, and significance of Downtown Chattanooga’s Martin Luther King Boulevard area. The open call ends at 5 p.m. on…
Lookout Mountain Hang Gliding offers One of a kind experience to see Fall Foliage
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) – The pandemic has taught us a lot about health and safety but it’s also taught us a lot about how quickly life can change. Since life has slowly begun to return to normal, experts say more people are trying something new. So that’s exactly what News 12 did- by taking a ride with a Lookout Mountain Hang…
Motorcyclist slides on I-24 diesel fuel spill
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- This weekend a Chattanooga motorcyclist had a completely unavoidable accident on 24 East near the Rossville Boulevard exit. He was following all of the traffic laws and still had a bad wreck. “Things happen in a split second”, says Gilland. Beau Gilland was riding his motorcycle merging on 24 East when he noticed a tractor trailer leaking…
Golden Apple Award: Molly Epperson, East Hamilton High School
Ooltewah, TN (WDEF) – Molly Epperson has made a career out of inspiring young musicians to follow their passion.She’s taught High School Marching Band and several other musical subjects for more than a decade at East Hamilton High. Mrs. E teaches her students to hold each other accountable, and you can hear the results. Matt Thurman is the Assistant Principal…
Foundation House Ministries Hosting First ‘Festival of Trees’ Event
Festival of Trees PreviewCleveland, TN (WDEF): Foundation House Ministries is asking for the community’s help to donate a decorated, Christmas tree, real or fake, big or small for their silent auction by November 18th for their upcoming Festival of Trees event. “We already serve thirteen counties, we’re the only home in one hundred and fifty miles that serves the women…
Living Well With Troy – Misconceptions About Chiropractic
Chiropractor Dr. Taylor, with Taylor Chiropractic & Wellness, clears away some of the misconceptions about chiropractic work.
Overdoses and Counterfeit Pills on the rise in the Volunteer State
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) – Overdoses and Counterfeit pills are on the rise in the Volunteer State. Early data shows they have increased to an alarming new level, leaving officials on high alert. “When you are buying a drug on the road involving something like fentanyl, it’s beyond reckless. It’s not a matter of if it’s when,” says Tommy Farmer, TBI Dangerous…
Chattanooga resumes curbside recycling and leaf pickup
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – The City of Chattanooga’s curbside-recycling service resumed today. Recycling carts should be at the curb no later than 7:00 am on your designated collection day. Residents should not deposit any other materials besides clean recyclable waste into their city-issued recycling bins. “Recycle collection days did not change so whenever your recycling was picked up previously we will…
Local Parents and Lawmakers React to Partisan School Board Elections
Children learning from home due to COVID has kicked off what officials say is unprecedented parental involvement in their children’s education.
What’s Right With Our Schools: Woodmore Elementary Level 5 Status
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) – In Tennessee, schools can reach Level 5 status if there is significant evidence that their students have exceeded the state growth standard. It’s a barometer for overall growth and student achievement. Woodmore Elementary has done just that, and they have the banner to prove it. Dionne Upton is the Principal at Woodmore Elementary. She says, “Well,…
Weather in the Classroom Visits Riceville Elementary
Weather in the classroom was on the road again today to Riceville Elementary in McMinn county. During these visits, we present weather related experiments, talk to students about severe weather and the different weather phenomenon’s that we face in the Tennessee Valley. The students had lots of questions about rainbows, tornadoes, and severe weather safety. “There’s tons of different weather…
TECH BYTE: Facebook Company Gets New Name
A big change is coming to Facebook – at least for the company as a whole. CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced Facebook is changing its corporate name to Meta.
Chattanooga defense pounds Paladins, 13-3
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (UTC Athletics) — The Chattanooga Mocs football team controlled the ball for nearly 40 minutes and held Furman to just 157 yards of total offense to secure its third-straight Southern Conference victory, 13-3, on a rainy Homecoming Saturday afternoon inside Finley Stadium. Chattanooga nearly doubled up the Paladins in time of possession (39:48-20:12) on its way to improving…
First Annual fall festival at The Bethlehem Center
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Bethlehem Center hosted their first annual Fall festival. Despite the rain, the Alton Park community came out to enjoy the festivities. Face painting, music and a local food trucks were just some of the things that people had a chance to participate in. Emma Bowling says, “This has been something that we have done in the…
Stock Market Halloween boost
In the finance world, there is typically a Halloween effect to the stock market. News 12’s Brian Armstrong speaks with a local financial expert about how the spooky season can give your account a boost.
Wings Over North Georgia Air Show Returns
ROME, Ga (WDEF) – Wings over North Georgia is an air show like nothing you’ve ever seen before. This one of a kind air show features the famous blue angels and more. It’s an experience you don’t want to miss.” The air show officially kicks off tomorrow and will continue through Sunday. The show features the famous Blue Angels, the A-10…
Marion Co Quarterback Taye Hutchins: “A Unicorn in Purple”
Jasper, TN-(WDEF-TV) Marion County quarterback Taye Hutchins can not only squat 500 pounds — he’s in the one thousand pound club — meaning his squat, bench and deadlift records add up to **one thousand pounds**!!! Even more impressive, Hutchins is speedy — with a 4-4 40. According to his coach Dale Pruitt, Hutchins is a regular unicorn in purple. Said…
More To The Story: “Welcome Home of Chattanooga is expanding
Dave Staley shows us how the hospice and healing center is getting bigger
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – It’s a relatively small, cozy place. But on nearly five acres of land, in a wooded area of Chattanooga. Off the beaten path if you will. It’s the new location for “Welcome Home of Chattanooga.” Buying the land…..plus the renovations so far….adds up to right around 900-thousand dollars. DAVE STALEY, NEWS 12 NOW; “There are not a…
TSA does not anticipate vaccine mandate to impact holiday travel
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)-The Federal Vaccine Mandate is less than a month away. Some travel experts think that this may affect holiday travel. Halloween is Sunday which means that Thanksgiving is just around the corner and the deadline for federal workers to get their COVID-19 vaccine is November 22nd, which is days before Thanksgiving. That means that TSA Workers who have…
